Godwin Mangudya is a multimedia journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe.  I have over the last 13 years stringed for the VOA Zimbabwe Service (Studio7). I have previously worked for the Zimbabwe Inter Africa News Agency, The Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe as a senior reporter prior to its closure Read moreby the government of Zimbabwe in 2003.  I have strung for a number of news organisation such as Zimonline and the La Times.

Kudzayi Zvinavashe is a journalist/ photojournalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He has contributed content to various local and international publications. His bylines can be found at ****** ****** ****** ****** among many other platforms.

Nokuthaba Dlamini a dedicated freelance investigative journalist based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, specializing in environmental and conservation issues. She is also the founder of VicFallsLive, a non-profit digital media platform whose sole purpose is to highlight the intricate balance between Read morehuman communities and wildlife, focusing on the challenges and solutions in conservation efforts. Dlamini has reported extensively on the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on wildlife in Victoria Falls, where increased poaching for bushmeat has threatened local animal populations and affected tourism. She has also covered community-driven initiatives in Matobo district, where villagers are restoring wetlands to combat climate change and droughts, with support from organizations like Dambari Wildlife Trust and USAID Resilient Waters Programme.

Dlamini's articles frequently address the poaching crisis in Zimbabwe, noting the arrest of armed poachers and the efforts of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority to curb these activities. She has highlighted the role of foreign financial incentives in driving local poaching and the need for community-driven solutions and international cooperation to combat wildlife crimes. Her reporting also covers human-wildlife conflicts, such as the case of Windas Sianene, who survived a crocodile attack, and the annual crop destruction by elephants in the Lowveld, where initiatives like chilli pepper farming are being introduced to mitigate conflicts. Dlamini has also reported on the use of GPS technology by the Endangered Wildlife Trust to combat vulture poisoning and the rising demand for charcoal in Hwange, which is accelerating deforestation.

Her work underscores the importance of sustainable solutions and community involvement in conservation efforts. Dlamini's journalism is part of the African Conservation Journalism Programme, funded by USAID's VukaNow: Activity and implemented by Space for Giants.

Michael Kariati is one of the most reknowned sports writers in the Zimbabwe media circles. His sports writing and broadcasting career spans over 29 years, having started off as a sports writer for the Sunday Gazette in 1993.

He has worked as Sports Editor for the popular Zimbabwean weekly Read morenewspaper, The Standard, for which he still writes a widely read column, Inside Sport, 19 years after he left the Sunday paper.

Apart from the column, he also makes other regular contributions to the paper’s sports pages.

He also served as Group Sports Editor for the now defunct Sunday and Daily Mirror newspapers and also worked as a Sports Writer for Parade Magazine, and the Daily Gazette.

Kariati who is 51 years old was also the Zimbabwean correspondent for the influential London based African Soccer Magazine before it stopped circulation. He also used to write for the Zimbabwean newspaper, as well as The Harare News, a monthly newspaper.

Since 2002 and up to now, Kariati has been working as a Stringer for Voice of America’s Studio Seven, an Africa radio service devoted to Zimbabwe--specializing more in sport and at times in entertainment news.

He was crowned the Zimbabwean Boxing Writer of the Year in 1994 and 1998 for his outstanding coverage of the sport and in 2001 won the Zimbabwe Cabs/Old Mutual Golf Writer of the Year Award.

As Sports Editor of various newspapers at certain points, some of the top sportswriters who have passed through Kariati’s hands are Edison Chikamhi now with the daily Herald, Tawanda Tafirenyika with the Newsday, Langton Nyakwenda with the Sunday Mail, and Farirayi Kahwemba who writes for the South African football website Kick Off.

Kariati covers all sporting disciplines from cricket to tennis via football, boxing, bodybuilding, gymnastics, motor racing, athletics, swimming and others.

I am a multi-media freelance journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, with well over ten years’ experience in print and radio journalism. 
I initially pursued a career in teaching, but after an increasing interest in journalism in the
intervening years, I went back to college and graduated from a Read morepublic journalism school in the country in 2002.

I share the view of famous British playwright Tom Stoppard who once said: “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon.”

Since November 2006 I have been a regular stringer for a radio station that broadcasts to Zimbabwe from outside the country. The station, established in 2003 with the help of some journalists living in exile, has become a credible, popular alternative to the propaganda churned out by state-owned electronic media in the country.
The state has had a stranglehold on electronic media from the time the country attained independence in 1980.

In spite of a seemingly endless and much reported cycle of socioeconomic problems, I believe there is still a lot to report on in Zimbabwe, especially from Bulawayo, the country's second biggest city
where I am based.

Amidst the doom and gloom that the country’s current situation often evokes, Zimbabweans, who have earned a reputation of being resilient in the face of adversity, still find ways to get by, doing their best
to take care of their families’ daily needs, still sending their children to school, holding on to the hope that things shall be better soon.

Such a situation, no doubt, provides a rich basis for several inspiring stories, some of which I have been able to capture and keenly strive to continue doing so for as long as I can.

Mlondolozi Ndlovu is a broadcaster, journalist and media trainer based in Harare, Zimbabwe. He contributes to the Voice of America - Zimbabwe Service. He has published for a number of online and hard copy newspapers in Zimbabwe including Newsday, Herald, Southern eye, Nehanda Radio, Radio VOP among Read moreothers. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Studies and a Masters Degree in Media Studies. He is a researcher, a radio, television broadcaster and an online content producer. He is also a community media activist.

Annahstacia Ndlovu is a seasoned journalist with a career spanning over two decades in the media industry, having begun her journey in 1998. Based in Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe, her reporting has been diverse, covering a range of topics including hard news, politics, business, and Read moreentertainment. Ndlovu's work has been featured across various platforms, including radio, newspapers, magazines, and online outlets, showcasing her versatility and commitment to journalism.

With a particular focus on legal issues and civil rights, Ndlovu has made significant contributions to the discourse on justice in Zimbabwe. Her reporting has shed light on pivotal cases, such as the acquittal of 26 Kezi residents who were arrested for protesting at Maphisa police station. In this instance, she underscored the lack of evidence for illegal demonstration and raised awareness about the broader implications, including the potential for a higher court case seeking compensation related to land disputes and government actions.

Ndlovu's dedication to uncovering the truth and her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes have established her as a respected voice in Zimbabwean journalism. Her work not only informs the public but also champions the cause of civil liberties, holding those in power accountable and giving a voice to the voiceless within her community.

Godfrey Mtimba is a journalist based in Masvingo, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe. Godfrey is a versatile journalist who has worked for various national and international media organizations including the Daily News Zimbabwe, The Zimbabwe Standard and Voice of America. Mtimba is an all rounder who can Read moredo poitics, current event, sports, entertainment, social and human interest stories.

Ngqwele Dube is a journalist based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and has worked in both print and broadcast media.
He has been in the media industry since 2004.